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Judge Joyce Francis - Approval Rate & Hearing Statistics

Knoxville, Tennessee · SSA Region 04

Statistics cover the 12 months ending July 2026, the period reported across this site.

13.6%
Approval Rate

Approval Rate

13.6%

vs 57.6% national, same period

Denial Rate

86.4%

of decisions

Fully Favorable

11.3%

of decisions

Total Decisions

302

12 months ending July 2026

Total Dispositions

398

12 months ending July 2026

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Judge Joyce Francis Approval Rate Over Time

Historical approval rate for Judge Joyce Francis

Based on 15 monthly data points with 20+ decisions each, across Judge Joyce Francis's full record in SSA's files — not only the 12 months ending July 2026.

Understanding Judge Joyce Francis's Statistics

Judge Joyce Francis is an Administrative Law Judge at the Knoxville hearing office. In the 12 months ending July 2026, this judge decided 302 cases, with an approval rate of 13.6%.

This approval rate is below the national average of 57.6%. This places the judge among those with lower-than-average approval rates.

Important: Past approval rates do not predict future outcomes. Each case is decided on its individual merits based on the evidence presented. Many factors influence outcomes beyond judge statistics, including the quality of medical evidence and legal representation.

Judge Joyce Francis Decision Breakdown

Favorable Decisions

Fully Favorable 11.3%
Partially Favorable 2.3%
Total Awards 13.6%

Unfavorable Decisions

Denials 86.4%
Dismissals 24.1%

About the Knoxville Hearing Office

Judge Joyce Francis hears cases at the Knoxville hearing office.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Judge Joyce Francis

How often does Judge Joyce Francis approve disability cases?
Judge Joyce Francis's approval rate is 13.6% for the 12 months ending July 2026. This includes both fully favorable (11.3%) and partially favorable decisions. View all judges for comparison.
What is Judge Joyce Francis's caseload?
In the 12 months ending July 2026, Judge Joyce Francis decided 302 cases and had 398 total dispositions (which includes dismissals). See methodology for definitions.
Is Judge Joyce Francis's approval rate above or below average?
Judge Joyce Francis's approval rate of 13.6% is below the national average of 57.6%. See the dashboard for national trends.
Which hearing office does Judge Joyce Francis work at?
Judge Joyce Francis hears cases at the Knoxville hearing office in SSA Region 04. Browse other hearing offices nationwide.

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